Evelyn Hood Benevolent Fund

The Evelyn Hood Benevolent Fund is available for members in severe financial crisis. A one-time donation of up to $1,500 per member is available.

Evelyn Hood graduated from the nursing program at the University of Alberta in 1936. She worked at Vancouver General Hospital and as a public health nurse until she joined the staff of the Registered Nurses’ Association of BC in 1951. Hood was recognized for her expertise and work in the field of labour relations, which led to improved salaries and working conditions for nurses.

Eligibility and Process

• You must have no source of income.
• You must be in need and have exhausted vacation, sick time and banked overtime.
• You must be referred by your Regional Council Member; there are no self-referrals.

If you are a BCNU member and would like to be considered for this donation, please contact your Regional Council Member.

If you receive money from the fund you are later able to pay back, either in full or in part, your contribution will be available for other members in need. Contributions can be sent to the BCNU provincial office:

BC Nurses' Union
Attention: Evelyn Hood Administrator
4060 Regent Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P5